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*Dylan · 05-25-2009, 11:40 PM

I'll update you on the build when I get the engines swapped, I'm still in the market for some parts for the turbo set up so it's slow progress.

silvrbreez · 05-30-2009, 10:10 PM

trenz: sending you a PM bro

trenz68 · 06-27-2009, 12:06 AM

Well ive started the 6.0 swap on my 68. Still not sure if i should keep it F/I or go with a carb? any pics?

68GMCCustom · 06-27-2009, 12:27 AM

how about something like this?

uses the MSD 6LS setup for timing the coil packs.

jbristo67 · 06-28-2009, 12:18 AM

Fuel injected all the way

72 SHORTBED 7.0 · 06-29-2009, 08:47 AM

If you drive it all the time then ^^^^ I like carbs on race cars my .02 I like to get in the the truck and go,LOL

68GMCCustom · 06-29-2009, 02:26 PM

you can go fuel injected with that type of manifold setup. Just drill and tap the bungs to add the injectors, and top it off with a 4150 style throttle body and carb style air filter...plus the ecm setup of course.

trenz68 · 06-29-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

you can go fuel injected with that type of manifold setup. Just drill and tap the bungs to add the injectors, and top it off with a 4150 style throttle body and carb style air filter...plus the ecm setup of course.

looks like you really know about your motors...wish i did...how about i just pay you to install a motor like that..lol

68GMCCustom · 06-29-2009, 11:29 PM

I wish you were closer!

I've studied the LSx engines for some time and their potential swapped into older vehicles...like our trucks. That said, I like the old school look of a carb and a dizzy too. The carb look is easy, the dizzy part is best solved (I think) by going with the MSD 6LS system (timing off of the reluctor wheel) and something like the coil relocation setup that Mast has. This locates all the coils where the dizzy would be on a SBC, using longer wires of course.

now....if you really like the old school look and want a dizzy...there's the front mount LSx dizzy solution from GMPP that inlcudes a special water pump or timing cover or both (plus special cam w/dizzy drive gear), I can't remember.

or.........just go with the World Motown LSx. It's a hybrid SBC style block that has special water jackets, etc. so it accepts the LSx heads and intake. It accepts a standard rear mount dizzy. I read a test on a Motown LSx 427 that made like 629hp!

http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_09...ine/index.html

Check the end plates on the heads for accessories, the plate below the intake, and the look of LS heads and intake on a SBC style block!

trenz68 · 07-13-2009, 08:26 PM

Damn that looks good.

POPO1984 · 07-28-2009, 10:26 PM

trendz if you need any help with the install let me know i dont have much skills but i cammed headed and ported the tb on my 08 5.3 l silvy in my driveway and i have a 72 that is my next project that i will be installing a ls engine in.

POPO1984 · 07-29-2009, 10:08 AM

Oh by the way I live in South Houston and my bro works in Baytown so I go that way often

trenz68 · 10-07-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POPO1984

Oh by the way I live in South Houston and my bro works in Baytown so I go that way often

Cool..hit me up in a pm for info.

trenz68 · 10-07-2009, 03:12 PM

Well guys i know its been a while but i finally know which im going with my truck. will be starting the process within the week as soon as the painless wire harness comes in.

BB72CHEVKT · 10-07-2009, 03:38 PM

Just read the whole thread. Looks great. I can't wait to see what is next.

aggie91 · 10-07-2009, 04:47 PM

Will be watching this for the install on the 6.0.

Truck looks good.

trenz68 · 10-23-2009, 03:18 PM

Stripped all acessories and cleaned up the block ready for paint. went with an f-body oil pan for better cleareance. should be painted by tonight.
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VA72C10 · 10-23-2009, 05:17 PM

Very cool...gonna step up the truck another notch on the sweetness factor

trenz68 · 10-23-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Very cool...gonna step up the truck another notch on the sweetness factor

thanks..hope so

72 SHORTBED 7.0 · 10-25-2009, 08:36 AM

If you have it that far down are you doing a cam and chain and a new hi flow oil pump it will help you out in the long run....

Keep up the good work and keep us posted...

trenz68 · 10-25-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 SHORTBED 7.0

If you have it that far down are you doing a cam and chain and a new hi flow oil pump it will help you out in the long run....

Keep up the good work and keep us posted...

Lol..exactly. I replaced the hd timing chain, oil pump and installed a brand new cam.

72 SHORTBED 7.0 · 10-25-2009, 05:11 PM

What kind of cam did you do and the lift..

trenz68 · 11-10-2009, 10:53 PM

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**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-10-2009, 11:19 PM

Sickly beautiful, big congratulations for your vision and the ability to carry it out.

If you HAD stayed with the straight six, I was going to post this picture as an example. I think it is outstandingly cool...but of course definitely old school. Its a 292.

POPO1984 · 11-10-2009, 11:54 PM

Looks good La Blue.. if you havent got your cam yet Check with Pat G on ls1tech for a cam built to match your combo he did great on mine.

05-25-2009, 11:40 PM	#151
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again I'll update you on the build when I get the engines swapped, I'm still in the market for some parts for the turbo set up so it's slow progress. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

05-30-2009, 10:10 PM	#152
silvrbreez Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 64	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again trenz: sending you a PM bro

06-27-2009, 12:06 AM	#153
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Well ive started the 6.0 swap on my 68. Still not sure if i should keep it F/I or go with a carb? any pics? __________________ 05 CC- magnacharged,LTs,Gt-2 cam,3.73s,tru-trac,tuned-sold 01 ECSB- caddy-clipped,22/24 intros,cammed,layin-frame 04 RCSB-joe gibbs clone,22in billets 68 stepper build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332337

06-27-2009, 12:27 AM	#154
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again how about something like this? uses the MSD 6LS setup for timing the coil packs. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken Last edited by 68GMCCustom; 06-27-2009 at 12:28 AM.

06-28-2009, 12:18 AM	#155
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Fuel injected all the way __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

06-29-2009, 08:47 AM	#156
72 SHORTBED 7.0 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dallas Tx in front of you Posts: 182	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again If you drive it all the time then ^^^^ I like carbs on race cars my .02 I like to get in the the truck and go,LOL

06-29-2009, 02:26 PM	#157
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again you can go fuel injected with that type of manifold setup. Just drill and tap the bungs to add the injectors, and top it off with a 4150 style throttle body and carb style air filter...plus the ecm setup of course. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-29-2009, 11:29 PM	#159
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again I wish you were closer! I've studied the LSx engines for some time and their potential swapped into older vehicles...like our trucks. That said, I like the old school look of a carb and a dizzy too. The carb look is easy, the dizzy part is best solved (I think) by going with the MSD 6LS system (timing off of the reluctor wheel) and something like the coil relocation setup that Mast has. This locates all the coils where the dizzy would be on a SBC, using longer wires of course. now....if you really like the old school look and want a dizzy...there's the front mount LSx dizzy solution from GMPP that inlcudes a special water pump or timing cover or both (plus special cam w/dizzy drive gear), I can't remember. or.........just go with the World Motown LSx. It's a hybrid SBC style block that has special water jackets, etc. so it accepts the LSx heads and intake. It accepts a standard rear mount dizzy. I read a test on a Motown LSx 427 that made like 629hp! http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_09...ine/index.html Check the end plates on the heads for accessories, the plate below the intake, and the look of LS heads and intake on a SBC style block! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-13-2009, 08:26 PM	#160
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Damn that looks good. __________________ 05 CC- magnacharged,LTs,Gt-2 cam,3.73s,tru-trac,tuned-sold 01 ECSB- caddy-clipped,22/24 intros,cammed,layin-frame 04 RCSB-joe gibbs clone,22in billets 68 stepper build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332337

07-28-2009, 10:26 PM	#161
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again trendz if you need any help with the install let me know i dont have much skills but i cammed headed and ported the tb on my 08 5.3 l silvy in my driveway and i have a 72 that is my next project that i will be installing a ls engine in. __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

07-29-2009, 10:08 AM	#162
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Oh by the way I live in South Houston and my bro works in Baytown so I go that way often __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

10-07-2009, 03:12 PM	#164
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Well guys i know its been a while but i finally know which im going with my truck. will be starting the process within the week as soon as the painless wire harness comes in. __________________ 05 CC- magnacharged,LTs,Gt-2 cam,3.73s,tru-trac,tuned-sold 01 ECSB- caddy-clipped,22/24 intros,cammed,layin-frame 04 RCSB-joe gibbs clone,22in billets 68 stepper build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332337

10-07-2009, 03:38 PM	#165
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Just read the whole thread. Looks great. I can't wait to see what is next. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

10-07-2009, 04:47 PM	#166
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Will be watching this for the install on the 6.0. Truck looks good. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

10-23-2009, 03:18 PM	#167
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Stripped all acessories and cleaned up the block ready for paint. went with an f-body oil pan for better cleareance. should be painted by tonight. __________________ 05 CC- magnacharged,LTs,Gt-2 cam,3.73s,tru-trac,tuned-sold 01 ECSB- caddy-clipped,22/24 intros,cammed,layin-frame 04 RCSB-joe gibbs clone,22in billets 68 stepper build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332337



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10-23-2009, 05:17 PM	#168
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Very cool...gonna step up the truck another notch on the sweetness factor __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-25-2009, 08:36 AM	#170
72 SHORTBED 7.0 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dallas Tx in front of you Posts: 182	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again If you have it that far down are you doing a cam and chain and a new hi flow oil pump it will help you out in the long run.... Keep up the good work and keep us posted...

10-25-2009, 05:11 PM	#172
72 SHORTBED 7.0 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dallas Tx in front of you Posts: 182	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again What kind of cam did you do and the lift..

11-10-2009, 10:53 PM	#173
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again more updates __________________ 05 CC- magnacharged,LTs,Gt-2 cam,3.73s,tru-trac,tuned-sold 01 ECSB- caddy-clipped,22/24 intros,cammed,layin-frame 04 RCSB-joe gibbs clone,22in billets 68 stepper build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332337

11-10-2009, 11:19 PM	#174
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Sickly beautiful, big congratulations for your vision and the ability to carry it out. If you HAD stayed with the straight six, I was going to post this picture as an example. I think it is outstandingly cool...but of course definitely old school. Its a 292. Attached Images

11-10-2009, 11:54 PM	#175
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Re-doing "La Blue" once again Looks good La Blue.. if you havent got your cam yet Check with Pat G on ls1tech for a cam built to match your combo he did great on mine. __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

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